Brighton & Hove Albion v Burnley

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8 Feb 2019
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Burnley are aiming to extend their six-match Premier League unbeaten run as they visit Brighton & Hove Albion, who are bidding to build on their draw against Watford last time out.

Team news

Brighton's Jose Izquierdo (knee) and Dale Stephens (hip) trained in the week and a decision will be made as to whether they will be available in time for Saturday.

Burnley wingers Robbie Brady and Johann Berg Gudmundsson are available for selection after spells out through injury and suspension respectively.

Matthew Lowton (toe) faces a late fitness test, but Steven Defour (knee) is likely to miss out and Aaron Lennon (knee) is a long-term absentee.

Did you know?

Brighton will be looking for their first goal in four PL matches against Burnley.

Chris Hughton’s Seagulls are aiming for their second PL victory in 11 matches, with their last coming against Everton at the end of December.

Burnley are unbeaten in their last six league matches against Brighton, although the first five meetings in this run ended level.

Chris Wood has scored five goals in his last eight league starts against Brighton, but he has failed to find the net in five of the last six.

Referee: Stuart Attwell
Assistants:
 Constantine Hatzidakis, Simon Long
Fourth official:
 David Coote

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